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As the risk of terrorist attacks increases in the U.S., disaster response personnel must understand the unique pathophysiology of injuries associated with explosions and must be prepared to assess and treat the people injured by them.

April 17, 2013, 4:58 p.m. EDT : CDCHAN-00346 : Boston health officials are dealing with the immediate aftermath of two bombs that exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on the afternoon of April 15, 2013. CDC offers resources that may h...

Tuesday, March 16, 2004, 11:43 EST (11:43 AM EST ) : CDCHAN-00189-2004-03-16-ADV-N : Based on recent events in Spain and Pakistan, clinicians, hospitals, and public health agencies should ensure that they are prepared to respond to mass trauma relate...

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3/1/12

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In an instant, an explosion or blast can wreck havoc; producing numerous casualties with complex, technically challenging injuries not commonly seen after natural disasters such as floods or hurricanes. To address this issue, Centers for Disease Cont...

The threat of terrorism involving radioactive materials has grown significantly in recent years. A large-scale incident involving radiation—whether through an improvised nuclear device (IND), a radiological dispersal device (RDD), or a radiological...

Introduction : The aim of this study was to describe the most recent trends and epidemiologic patterns of fatal injuries resulting from explosions in Iraq, one of the countries most affected by violence from explosive devices. : Methods : Iraqi Minis...